Antalya’s ‘carpet fields’ draw global attention
Alexia Bădoiu
ANTALYA In the sun-drenched plains of Antalya’s Döşemealtı district, thousands of handwoven Turkish carpets and kilims are being laid out in open farmland as part of a seasonal process to soften their vibrant hues. Spread across harvested agricultural fields, the rugs are exposed to the summer sun, allowing their colors to fade naturally into pastel tones preferred by international buyers. Collected from different parts of Anatolia, the rugs undergo thorough washing and repair in the
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